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Just wanted to know if there is any Performance Driving School for Alfa Romeo owners near Chicago, Illinois?
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I used Chin - were excellent
They do Lexington (not sure how far that is) otherwise we're looking for Alfas to do an event at Limerock CT
http://chintrackdays.com/tracks.aspx
They do Lexington (not sure how far that is) otherwise we're looking for Alfas to do an event at Limerock CT
http://chintrackdays.com/tracks.aspx
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Thanks FNM.I want to find a school that teaches you how to drive a sports car.And I know that my Giulia is not a really one.But I never owned a car with pedal shifters before this one.
That's what's awesome about this car... it gives you that lost excitement for the pure joy of actually driving.... That is what this car is ALL ABOUT! My purchase was not a rational one but an emotional one.
Enjoy it and Congrats!
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do itttttttttttttttttttt!!!Thanks to you FNM I found a race track in Ohio which is not NASCAR.
Its Mid Ohio School
Never been in high speeds and want to experience it for the first time, that too in my Giulia
Think the Indianapolis has a track inside it too right?
Here's my top 5 tips:
1. Make sure you have a valid Snell helmet - that's the standard. Can get an HCL for around 150, don't need to go nuts
2. Would advise a decent camera filming your event (go-pro/track cam)
3. Track insurance with https://ontrackinsurance.com - you've spent a lot of money on your car, don't lose is, anything can happen
4. Don't obsess too much about tech, your car is new but if you're worried, brake fluid might be worth changing
5. Get a tire pressure gauge with a release valve. Most useful tool I used all day, the pressures go all over the place
Enjoy! pics/report are mandatory!
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YUP...and easy to sign up on the spot
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MidOhio is a great track! I did two high speed driving schools with the BMW club there and they were wonderful experiences. Other marques are welcome with the club and I'm sure they'd love to see the new Alfa on the track. Plenty of old ones run the vintage races there, too!Thanks to you FNM I found a race track in Ohio which is not NASCAR.
Its Mid Ohio School
Never been in high speeds and want to experience it for the first time, that too in my Giulia
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The Chicago chapter of the Alfa Romeo Owner's Club runs an excellent track day and driver's school. I believe they run at Blackhawk Farms in the Spring and Autobahn in the Fall. They used to have a weekend at Road America but got priced out of that venue about 5 years ago.
The best thing about the Chicago chapter is that the instructors are great; people like Mike Besic and Rick Dunleavy that know a thing or two about racing Alfas.
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In a novice run group the stock fluid and pads are just fine......
the money saved should be used to participate in more learning track events......
change the fluid/pads once promoted to intermediate/advanced run group
Just my 2 cents.....
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Thanks BostonDMD!
I'd be game for an event at Lime Rock. It looks like next spring at the earliest, though I could meet you guys in the Miata or Ferrari too.
I'd be game for an event at Lime Rock. It looks like next spring at the earliest, though I could meet you guys in the Miata or Ferrari too.
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Seems like you've got some good direction.
You're right, the Giulia is not a sports car, but she is well balanced and will do well on a track. She's much heavier than I like, but, she'll feel neutral and fun to drive.
My local Alfa club runs track events and driving schools. I've taken the schools several times and have a dedicated track car. It's loads of fun and there's a lot to learn. I think you'll find that you'll be a better street driver later as a result of the schools. I want my wife to do this in our Giulia. I doubt I can talk her into it, but I can dream. And I might just do it in the Giulia myself so I can safely find out what she really has.
I took her up into the canyons yesterday. She felt nice, for a saloon.
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Looking at possible dates in August and September, I will keep you posted
BTW, the Miata will be just fine......
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Let's do it and bring both!
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Sept! Can't do Aug
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